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    Attempted to get duals today...

    MSP, TWO people paid 1 Million for the Ford GT's my dealer had. (1M & 1.15M respectively). The guy who got the "deal" (one million) paid all of it cash, up front before even seeing the car. Must be nice having an extra 1M sitting around somewhere. I'm guessing the Cobra will sticker...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    MSP, You'll get raped on the Cobra if you get one when it first comes out. As an aside, the dealer where I bought my Mustang had two Ford GT's. The GT was supposed to cost around $140K, but escalated to around $230K (sticker) when they finally came out. My dealer sold both GTs for over...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    Jimp agrees with me on this one. First off, forget about those dyno results. Personally, I don't believe them at all. I think the guys who did it are incompetent, mainly because they were giving you the run-a-round for weeks about doing it (probably because they were still reading the...
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    V6 new apperance package

    What Ford REALLY needs to offer is a suspension upgrade package, similar to what GM had with the “Formula” version of the Firebird. Figure all the GT suspension components (wheels, tires, stabilizer bars) for about 1G. Even better, include better springs with about 1” of drop. I would pay...
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    V6 new apperance package

    Geez, that grill is fugly!! :notnice: The fog lights are nice but the spacing/size of the grill’s mesh is WAY too big/wide. Looks like a chain-link fence someone painted black. And what’s the deal with the silver bar running through middle, which doesn’t even touch the sides?? Besides...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    Jiminie Cricket! I leave for a few days again and things get nuts again. MSP, You are doing a GREAT JOB with your mods and this thread. Your continuous enthusiasm and willingness to share your experience are greatly appreciated by myself and others. I think Jimp was trying to...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    MSP, Don’t be too discouraged by the dyno results. You didn’t do a control dyno on your stock car to compare the results to, so you don’t know what you really gained. A second dyno run (different shop/instrument/day) is definitely in order, provided time and wallet allow. Try to pick a...
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    T-Loc

    With an open (normal) differential, power is sent to the wheel with less traction. This is an unfortunate side effect of a traditional differential’s design. Remember, the differential was designed to allow the outside wheel to turn faster than the inside wheel during a turn. Without a...
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    Lowering Kit = changing stock shocks also?

    liimey, If you drop the car more than 1 inch you will have to install the bumpsteer kit and have a professional alignment done (caster, camber, toe, etc). A quality alignment job should be done anytime you lower the car at all (even .5 to 0.75 inches) to assure proper performance. More...
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    2006 V6 Mustang vs. Grand Prix

    Had to chime in here with a few points to consider about front wheel drive cars... No (and I mean NO) true sports car has FWD (no Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, AstonM., Lotus, Corvette, Viper, NSX, etc). Not one. If it has FWD ... it *ain't* a sports car (even if it looks like one). The...
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    Is an '05 V6 a good upgrade from '03 V8?

    Red03mustang, When you take your 2005 model test drive, remember that the V6 has just as much performance hidden in its suspension as it does in the engine (maybe even more). Ford "sabotaged" the V6's handling by installing crummy tires, wheels, softer front springs and no rear swaybar...
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    Is an '05 V6 a good upgrade from '03 V8?

    Red03mustang You should note that the chassis of the 2005 model is a HUGE improvement over the previous versions. It is much stiffer in all dimensions, has better weight distribution and has an improved suspension layout. I have read many reviews of this new model and ALL testers agree...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    HOLD ON… Where exactly IS the original Y pipe? I don’t have my car yet so I can’t tell what everything looks like under the car. Usually, the 2-into-1 junction is located right after the headers/CATS (i.e. as soon as possible) on a single exhaust system. Is the original Y junction...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    Echo, No, I think the opposite will be true. That is, (I believe) the power surge will occur at lower rpms with the X-pipe closer to the original Y-junction. As I understood MSP's posts, he installed the X-pipe further from the CATS than the original Y was located. I believe the torque...
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    Cooling Fans?

    PonyKeg, Your car looks great, I'm SO glad I opted for the Sonic Blue. As for the "rocker stripes", if your refering to the white Mustang stripes along the bottom/side of the car, they come off easily (or so I've heard). I believe the trick is to use a hairdryer to heat it up then it...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    Sorry I’ve been away for the weekend. I live 1 mile from work so never bothered paying $45/month for internet service (dial-up not an option). The connection at work is like 3X cable speed, so I post during lunch/breaks/afterhours. Plus, I don’t want to waste my weekends on the computer...
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    how much rwhp & torque does the V6 have again??

    Cantonracer, Thanks for checking and listing the additional performance mods on the car. I didn't plan on making any engine mods to my car when it arrives, only to the suspension. However, if I can get 30-40 HP from just a tune and CAI/muffler, I will seriously consider it. Once I...
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    Attempted to get duals today...

    MSP, Let us know how the X-pipe installation proceeds and the apparent effect on the performance. I think it maybe worthwhile to try this since you have already installed the 2-pipe setup. There is a possibility that the reason you lost power is due to the firing sequence of each bank of...
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    Cooling Fans?

    Forgot to add, post a pictures of your car if/when you get a chance. Like a nice side view or front 3/4 shot. I rarely see pics of sonic blue 2005's and your avatar is too small. Thanks.
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    Cooling Fans?

    PonyKeg, (love the name, BTW. Sounds like the ultimate option ... a Keg in the trunk with a tap by the radio. Cops probably wouldn't like it though...) I agree. 90% of Jersey is beautiful, once you get away from the refineries along the Turnpike. Has pretty much everything...
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